# REST APIs

> Use this tool when you need to integrate external data sources into AI workflows or rapidly prototype AI-assisted applications that require real-time data from various web services. It provides a flexible interface for connecting to any REST API, allowing users to dynamically integrate APIs by providing documentation and keys. Ideal for use cases requiring seamless integration of external data sources without extensive coding, it offers a simple setup process and global npm package accessibility.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/jwaldor-api-connect  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jwaldor-api-connect

## Description

This MCP API Connect tool, developed by Jacob Waldor, provides a flexible interface for integrating any REST API into MCP-compatible workflows. Built with TypeScript and leveraging the Model Context Protocol SDK, it allows users to dynamically connect to APIs by simply providing API documentation and keys in a message. The implementation stands out by offering a global npm package with an easy setup process, making it accessible for both developers and non-technical users. It's particularly useful for rapidly prototyping AI-assisted applications that require real-time data from various web services, enabling seamless integration of external data sources into AI workflows without the need for extensive coding or API-specific implementations.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.95
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/jwaldor-api-connect)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/jwaldor/mcp-api-expert>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "jwaldor-api-connect"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jwaldor-api-connect` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jwaldor-api-connect/pull`

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